26. TIA

Question 1

What is TIA?

Answer 1

Transient ischemic attack. Like a stroke, but lasts pnly a few minutes and causing no permanent damage. Might be a warning.

Question 2

Symptoms

Answer 2

Weak., numb or paralysis in face, arm or leg, typically on one side of the body
Slurred speech or difficulty understanding others
Blind in one or both eyes, or double vision
Dizziness or loss of balance or coordination

Question 3

Diagnosis

Answer 3

MRI (w/DWI), CT, EEG (seizure activity), LP (subarachnoid hemorrhage, CNS infection, demyelinating disease)
NIHSS
(Heart: ECG)